Quadrantid Meteor Shower 2016 Peak Details | Patch PM

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Quadrantid Meteor Shower 2016: Peak Monday Morning

The Quadrantid meteor shower — the first of 2016 — has the same blazing glory of the August Perseid and December Geminid showers, but seeing the shooting stars that can come at a rate of 50 per hour is a bit more difficult.

For one thing, the peak is short-lived, says earthsky.org. The shower is best seen from northerly latitudes, and between midnight and dawn on Jan. 4. It’s speculative, experts say, but the best time to view the shower in North America may be around 4 a.m. >>>read more.

‘Pastafarian’ Can’t Wear Colander on Head in License Photo

Members of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster can’t wear colanders on their heads in their driver’s license photos, says a lawyer for the Georgia Department of Driver Services.

Chris Avino, who now lives in Las Vegas but was issued a temporary driver’s license from his parents’ home in Snellville, originally was allowed to don a colander in that license’s photo after citing his religious beliefs as a “Pastafarian.” Now, Georgia says it made a Spaghetti Monster-sized mistake and that he needs to take another photo. >>>read more.

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Chick-fil-A Dumps Cole Slaw, But Shares Recipe

• Despite taking the popular side off the menu, Chick-fil-A is ensuring the slaw will live on in the hearts and bellies of its fans.

Heart Attack Victim Saved at Atlanta Airport

• A customs officer immediately began giving the Florida man CPR when he collapsed on Dec. 11.

10 Best Jobs For 2016: Where To Find Them in Georgia

• Your 2016 career change starts by searching thousands of area opportunities at the Patch jobs board. Or post your own job listing.

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